Device for selectively stabilizing a rolling assembly

Abstract

A device for temporarily securing a rolling assembly such as a shopping cart or children's stroller is disclosed. A support base is affixed to a surface such as automobile trunk interior or passenger compartment. A stabilizing arm is adjustably connected to the support base and includes attachment means on a distal end. A user extends the stabilizing arm such that attachment means is proximal the rolling assembly and temporarily connects the attachment means to the rolling assembly. In this manner, the rolling assembly is temporarily stabilized during loading or unloading to prevent unwanted movement.

1 . A securing device for limiting movement of a mobile assembly comprised of: 
 a stabilizing member connected to a vehicle; said stabilizing member having a distal end;    attachment means connected to said distal end for the selective securing of a mobile object.    
   
   
       2 . A securing device for limiting movement of a mobile assembly comprised of: 
 a support base;    a stabilizing member comprised of an upwardly depending shaft and an outwardly depending connection arm having a distal end;    said shaft angularly disposed to said connection arm;    said shaft rotatably attached to said support base;    a plurality of lock arms pivotably connected to said stabilizing member whereby said plurality of lock arms may be variably angularly disposed to said stabilizing member.    
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 2  whereby at least one of said plurality of lock arms is slideably attached to said stabilizing member.  
   
   
       4 . A securing device for limiting movement of a mobile object comprised of: 
 a support base;    an stabilizing member comprised of an upwardly depending shaft and an outwardly depending connection arm having a distal end;    said shaft angularly disposed to said connection arm;    said shaft rotatably attached to said support base;    attachment means connected to said distal end for the selective securing of a mobile object.    
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said connection arm is comprised of two or more telescoping segments.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said connection arm is comprised of a first segment pivotably connected to a second segment whereby said connection arm may be folded.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said attachment means comprises a pair of clamp members.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said attachment means comprises a plurality of hooked projections.  
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said attachment means comprises strap securing means.  
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 4  further comprising locking means to selectively prevent movement of said stabilizing member relative to said support base.  
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said support base is mounted to a motor vehicle.  
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said support base is mounted in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle.  
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 4  wherein said support base is mounted in the trunk of a motor vehicle.